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Data Source

Last updated on February 17, 2026.

The following UI element options are available for the 'Data Source' field type:

  • Search
  • Select

The following conditional fields are displayed for either of these UI elements:

Input LabelTypeRequiredDescription
Data Source Dropdown Field Yes Select the target database that will populate this field's options. This establishes a relational link between the current database and the selected source.
Display Field Dropdown Field Yes

Determines which column from the source database is visible to the user. This allows you to store a technical ID (Foreign Key) while displaying a human-readable value, such as a name or title.

This field only appears when a value is selected in the 'Data Source' field.

Mandatory Toggle No When enabled, a selection must be made to save the record. If disabled, the field can remain unassigned.

Search

Selecting this UI element displays a form with the following input requirements in the 'Appearance' tab:

Input LabelTypeRequiredDescription
Show in table view Toggle No Determines whether the selected data from this source is displayed as a column in the Instance Admin index.
Help Text (Tooltip) Text Area No Instructional text that appears on hover. Use this to guide users on what type of data they are searching for or selecting.
Column Width in table view (%) Number Field No Sets the horizontal width (1–100%) of the column in the table view to ensure the source data is fully legible.

Select

The input requirements for this UI element's form in the 'Appearance' tab align with the inputs for the 'Search' UI element.

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